Alfred I. Dupont Middle School vs Southside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alfred I. Dupont Middle School
Jacksonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
579 students
Southside Middle School
Jacksonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
805 students
| Measure | Alfred I. Dupont Middle School Jacksonville, Florida | Southside Middle School Jacksonville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #464 of 563 | #519 of 563 |
| National rank | #10720 of 15,369 | #12325 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 579 | 805 |
| Enrollment | 579 | 805 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.9% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 30% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alfred I. Dupont Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.6 vs 27.9).
- •Alfred I. Dupont Middle School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 30%).
- •Alfred I. Dupont Middle School does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 25%).
- •Southside Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47% vs 50.9%).
- •Alfred I. Dupont Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 20.6).
- •Southside Middle School is the larger school with 805 students compared with 579.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alfred I. Dupont Middle School better than Southside Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Alfred I. Dupont Middle School ranks higher (35.6 vs 27.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alfred I. Dupont Middle School and Southside Middle School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alfred I. Dupont Middle School: 579. Southside Middle School: 805. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alfred I. Dupont Middle School and Southside Middle School rank in Florida?
Alfred I. Dupont Middle School is 464th of 563 and Southside Middle School is 519th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).